James vs Tomi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Tomi

Girl #5,756 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rich, wealthy, prosperous"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Finnish Japanese Hungarian English Nigerian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,756
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Tom, Tomi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Tomi Rank #5,756

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5756 for Tomi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Tomi ___

  • Tomi Lee
  • Tomi Jade
  • Tomi Grace
  • Tomi Rae
  • Tomi Lynn
  • Tomi Blair

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Tomi

Yuki Hana Riku Kenji Suki

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Tomi more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Tomi at #5756 in the United States.

What do James and Tomi mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Tomi means "rich, wealthy, prosperous" (Japanese origin).

Are James and Tomi boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Tomi is primarily a girl name.

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